The collection consists of printed information pertaining to the Bronte Society including the society transactions, newsletters, gazette, flyers and ads. In addition, a copy of the 1853 paper edition of Villette by Currer Bell, Charlotte Bronte’s pen name, is included.

Quantity:

0.5 linear feet

Administrative History

The Bronte Society is “one of the oldest literary societies in the English speaking world,” according to their website (http://www.bronte.org.uk). Membership is open to anyone who wishes to join. The copy of Villette printed in 1853 represents one of the instances in which Charlotte Bronte used her pen name, Currer Bell, for the purpose of publication. The particular edition in this collection is the New York, Harper & Bros. Villette was her third published novel (1853) following Jane Eyre and Shirley.

Arrangement

The collection is arranged by document type.

Description

The collection consists of printed material from the Bronte Society and one copy of Charlotte Bronte’s novel, Villette (paper back edition, 1853).